First ‘raw recruits since WW2’ at Collingwood
For the first time since World War 2 civilians have begun training to become Royal Navy sailors at HMS Collingwood, say the Royal Navy.
How will the UK Carrier Strike Group operate?
The UK Carrier Strike Group — led by HMS Queen Elizabeth — is now at Initial Operating Capability, but how will it operate?
HMS Protector back at sea after refit
Ice patrol ship HMS Protector is back at sea after a £14m refit.
UK orders three autonomous minesweeping vessels
The 'SWEEP' system designed by Atlas Elektronik UK will be the Royal Navy’s first uncrewed minesweeper.
Could Protector augment Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft?
The MQ-9B drone, known as Protector in UK service, could be a realistic option to augment the UK's fleet of P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
Russia unveils yet another aircraft carrier design
'Varan' would have a displacement of 45,000 tonnes and would be able to carry 24 fixed-wing aircraft, 6 helicopters and 'up to 20' unmanned aerial vehicles. It will probably never be built, though.
American jets and destroyer to join British carrier group
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her Carrier Strike Group will be joined by a detachment of US Marine Corps F-35B jets and US Navy destroyer, USS The Sullivans.
British warships in show of force in Gulf
HMS Brocklesby, HMS Montrose, HMS Penzance and HMS Shoreham recently conducted a freedom of navigation patrol in the Persian Gulf.
Raytheon UK to upgrade Royal Navy training tech
Raytheon UK has received a contract to provide the Royal Navy with 'transformative technology, training and learning solutions' over the next 12 years.
Frigate HMS Montrose back on patrol in the Gulf
Type 23 Frigate HMS Montrose is the first Royal Navy warship to be overhauled in a new port in the Middle East.
